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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-06-12
Epidemic Conditions.

An article in the New York Star, written
evidently by some one who is familiar with
yellow fever epidemics at New Orleans, ex-
presses the opinion that the chances are
against the spread of yellow fever this year.
Attention is called to the fact that the hot
weather began very early every season that
the fever assumed an epidemic form at New
Orleans, and that the atmosphere was ex-
ceedingly humid During the season of
1878, when the fever spread all through the
lower Mississippi valley, the weather was
hot and humid in March, and in April it
was almost unbearable.
The fever has been in New Orleans and
other Southern cities many times without
spreading. In 1878, for instance, a whole
boatload of infected refugees from Shreve-
port landed at New Orleans, and many of
them died there, but the disease did not
spread. In 1879 Gen. Hood, his wife and
several of his children died from the fever in
the heart of the most aristocratic part of the
latter city, and yet there was no epidemic,
and the nearest neighbors of the Hood
family suffered no harm from it.
The generally accepted opinion is that GER
tain atmospheric conditions must exist be-
fore the fever can spread. One of these
conditions is that the summer weather must
begin, remarkably early, and another is that
it must be very hot and humid. These con-
ditions have not been noticed this year, and,
besides, Key West, which is the only point
in this country where the fever has made its
appearance this year, is sixty miles from the
mainland.
The most ordinary precautions ought TO
be sufficient to confine the disease there
The place is certainly more isolated than
the majority of quarantine stations, and
there ought to be no difficulty i'll preventing
il from getting beyond it's limits.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-06-12
Crime Among the Young.

If the reports recently printed in the
newspapers are evidence, crime among the
young is on the increase. A number of
atrocious murders have been committed by
boys, not out of their teens, in the North and
West within the last few weeks, and on
Wednesday last one of unusual brutality
was perpetrated in the South
1t seems that Richard Smith, a 10-vear-old
negro boy, murdered negro baby that was
left in his charge at Bartlett, small town
near Memphis, Tenn. The boy
is an orphan. and had been
living with the parents of the baby.
On the day of the murder the father gave
him a severe whipping, and the boy resolved
TO be revenged. Finding himself alone with
the baby he took double-barreled shotgun
and deliberately fired it at his helpless
charge, blowing its brains out. He was
arrested and lodged in the county Jail. He
is said to show no remorse for his crime
He declares that he intended to kill the baby
at some time, but not just when he did it.
He claims that he did not know the gun
was loaded. He says that he does not care
what is done with him, provided he is not
hung.
The fact that the boy who committed this
horrible crime is a negro may explain his
indifference concerning it. He doubtless
never had the training that the young of
the white race have, and therefore fails to
understand the nature and consequences of
his act. But there is a satisfactory explana-
ton for the crimes committed by youthful
whites. Almost every case reported con-
cludes with the statement that the perpetra-
tor lacked parental control. Sometimes this
is because the youth is an orphan. As rule.
however, it is because parents fail to dis
charge their duty. Parents who permit
their sons to rove the streets day and night
ought to know what the consequences are
almost sure to be. 1t is easy for boy to
find evil associates. and when there is no
check upon him this is just what he is likely
to do Under the influence of such asso-
ciates the boy rapidly descends to the com
mission of crime. In the newspaper reports
of the misdecds of youthful criminals it is
quite common to find the statement: "He
belonged to gang of young roughs."
Those whose business it is to rear the
young, whether parents, guardians or teach
ers, have the gravest responsibility resting
on them. They would do well not to let
their charges wander too far away from
restraining influences.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-06-12
A PRETTY STORY.
Maidenly Ingenuity Fatherly Solicit
tude.
From, the True Flag.

From the True Flag.
There was once tailor who had beautiful
daughter All the young men from far and near
came to visit her because of her beauty. Two
rivals sought her one day and said: 1T is on
your account that we have come hither."
What do you want of me?'' she replied, smil-
Eve love YOU" returned the two young men,
land each of us wishes to marry you
The maiden, being well brought up, called her
father who listened to the two lovers, and then
said: 1T is late; go home now, but come again
tomorrow, and you shall then know which of
you may have my daughter
At daybreak the next morning the two young
men returned Here we are, > they cried to the
tailor; remember what you promised yester-
day."
''Wait little" he replied, 81 am going to
town to buy piece of cloth. When l return
home with it you shall learn what expect from
you"
When the tailor returned from town he called
his daughter, and on her appearance he SAID TO
the young men: My children, there are two OF
you and have but one daughter. To whom
shall give her? Whom shall refusey Behold
this piece of cloth. | will cut from it two suits
Of clothes exactly alike; each one of you, must
sew one of them; he who finishes his task first
shall have my daughter"
Each of the rivals took his task and prepared
to set about it. The father called his daughter.
and said to her: Here is the thread; make 1t
ready for two workers.
The maiden obeyed her father, and taking the
bundle of thread seated herself near the young
men. But she was as clever as she was beauti-
full; though her father did not know which of the
young men she loved best, nor the young men
themselves, she knew well enough. The tailor
went away; the maiden prepared the thread, the
young men took their needles and began to sew.
To the one shs loved the beauty gave short
needlesful, but to the other she did
not love she gave long needles
full. They sewed and sewed, in eager
haste. At II O'Clock the work was not half done.
but at O'Clock the young man who had short
needlesful had completed his task while the
other had yet much to do
When the tailor returned the conqueror
brought to him the completed suit, while his
rival still sat sewing.
My children said the father, II did not
wish to favor one more than another, that was
why | divided the cloth into two equal parts
and told you, He who finished his task first
shall have my daughter. Did you understand
me?;
Father" replied the two young men, 1--WE
understood you, and accepted the test; what
must be, must
The tailor had responded thus: HE who
finished first will be the most slillful workman,
and consequently better able to support WIFE"
but he never imagined that his daughter would
give long needlesful to a man she did not wish
to marry. Cleverness carried the day, and the
maiden really chose her own husband.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-06-12
PERSONAL.

ONE of Queen Victoria's titles is ''Kaiser-a-
Hind"
MISS GEORGIA CAYvAN will spend the current
month in Paris.
GEORGE w. CHTLDs, who is a great admirer of
Long Branch, has promised TO erect q public
library building there.
Mrs. HENRY WooD. the English authoress. left
f36OOO to her relatives. Her copyrights are
TO be retained by her family.
THE Berlin Germanio admits the truth of the
report that the Duke of Meckenburg- Schwerin
has returned to the Roman Catholic Church
NURAR PAsHA will represent the Khedive at the
jubilee ceremony and present to Queen Victoria
priceless necklace of Egyptian antique gems
Gov. G. G. STEVENSON, the Republican Gov
ernor of Nevada, is the brother of Gov e. A
Stevenson, the Democratic Governor of Idaho
Con-. BANCROFT GHERARDI. United States
Navy. has passed the examination for Rear
Admiral and will be promoted on the retirement
of Admiral Franklin on Aug 4.
Miss EMILY FAITHFUL has cut loose from
Liberalism and joined the Primrose League
Modern Liberalism" she says, lis fast moving
in the direction of communism"
THE statement is made that jefferson Davis,
Simon Cameron, A. p. Kennedy and Hannibal
Hamlin are the only men living who were mem.
bers of the United States Senate when the war
began.
Col. MosBY's daughter is writing I'D the
Adventures of a Boy Soldier" the material for
which she procured from member of her
fathers command who enlisted when only 10
years of age.
WHEN King Humbert, of Italy, goes driving
he wears a well-fitting, lightweight overcoat Of
black diagonal, a silk hat and yellow kid cloves
He carries in his hand long, light whip which
he handles gracefully.
IN an old butcher shop at Greenwich. Eng.
have just been found twentyseven panels
painted by Hogarth and his father-in.law Sir,
James Thornhill Those by Sir James are seq
pictures; those by Hogarth are allegorical.
GEN BUcKER's baby aided in getting ~
father the Democratic gubernatorial nomina-
ton in Kentucky and ex-Secretary Chambers
2-year -od boy, the grandson OF John r. Hale.
may secure United States Senatorship for his
father.
CoUsr KARoLYI, the Austro- Hungarian Am
bassador at London. will resign his post next
month and retire TO private life in order person.
ally TO direct the education Of his children He
would have done SO year ago, but was per-
suaded TO stay in his Office until after Queen
Victoria's jubilee.
LADY SETON has, and takes great pride In
showing to all her visitors at Durham House
probably the earliest autograph letter of Queen
Victoria in existence. IL is in childish print
characters, and runs thus How do you do
my dear Sir Henry Your little friend. Vic,
toria." II was addressed TO Sir Henry Seton
Mrs Il. ID. e. N. SoUTHwoRTI. whose prolific
pen has producted Il vast amount of fiction In
the past twenty years is making her annual
G.. During the greater part Of the year she re-
sides at Yonkers, y Y Mrs. Southworth re.
ceives n large salary for dcvoting her entire
time 70 the Interests VI tho New York Ledger
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-06-12
INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

SPECIAL NoTIcEs-To Railroad Contractors
Chatham Superior Court; Business for Sale,
Graham & Hubbel; Savannah Cadets; Practi-
cal Matchmaker Etc, A. Krieger; Townsend
Not Kicking.
BASE BALL-Amateurs VS.. Warrens.
ADJUSTMENTS Fords at the Theatre
TREMENDOUS SACRIFICE-At Eckstein's.
VIRGINIA SUMNER REsoRTs-On the Line of
Norfolk and Western Railroad.
PIcNrc-St. John the Baptist T. A. B, Society.
CHEAP COLUMN ADVERTISEMENTS Help
Wanted; Employment Wanted; For Rent; For
Sale: Personal; Lost; Miscellaneous.
Dry GooDs AT Low PRIcEs-GTay & O'Brien.
BEST LIME JUICE, ETc.-Nicholas Lang.
SAVANNAH YACHT CLUB-Regatta on Ladies'
Day.
PEREMProRY SALE OF SILvERwARE, ETc.--M.
Sternberg.
SUMNER REsoRTs-Alleghany House, Clarkes-
vile; Glenburnie, Marietta, Ga; The Arlington,
Gainesville, Ca; Arden Park Hotel and Gotta
ges, Arden n. c.; Tabard Inn, Rugby, Tenn.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-06-12

The MORNING NEWS will begin the pub
location next Sunday of a very bright and
intensely interesting story, entitled Mora
of the Adirondacks," by Anne E. Ellis. This
story was written for the MORNING NEWS,
and it will be found to be well worth read
ing. 1t contains thirty eight chapters, and
grows in interest with each chapter. The
Presidents annual fishing excursion to the
Adirondaclxs lends new interest to that sec
ton of country, and a story in which some
of its features are described can hardly fail
to be appreciated.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-06-12

The people of the City of Mexico are
greatly excited over the rumored presence
of the Bourbon Prince, Don Carlos, Of
Spain. 1t is said that he is there in disguise
The newspapers warn him to leave, and in
innate that if he should attempt to make
himself Emperor he would be killed. The
excitement is unnecessary, for recent tele-
grams report the Prince as travelling in
South America. Besides, to make himself
Emperor, the Prince would need the assist
ance of European power, something that
he could not obtain.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-06-12
He Knew They Were There.


7 rich old Spectator imagined that he knew
about art, whereas he was an ignoramus in re yard
to everything, In fact, except in making money.
This old fraud determined to make Il valuable
present to his son-n-aw, who was preacher.
II was suggested 10 him that an old painting
representing Daniel in the Lions Dem would
be very appropriate, so an order was given to a
painter TO produce the work of art IL was
almost finished when the old speculator WINS
called to inspect 1t. Il represented a cross sec.
ton of the den, with Daniel walking about
among the lions. When the old man saw the
picture he refused TO take IL. He insisted that
If Daniel was in the den neither he nor the lions
could be seen, and the artist had to cover Dan
and the lions with thick coat of black paint
When the son-in-law was presented with the
picture he was somewhat dazed TO know what h
represented
ut represents Daniel in the Lions Den" re.
piled the art critic.
But don't see either of them"
That makes no difference. They are in there.
l saw EN- myself"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-06-12
The Tale of an Old-Time Pun.
From the Boston Transcript.

FROM the Boston Transcript.
1t is a safe presumption, if one is tempted to
make pun upon another's name, that the same
pun has been made in the persons hearing al
least twenty times, matter how weird and
reconcile it may seem. There is one case which
recurs in the Listeners memory, after a long
lapse of time. which may be illustrative 1t was
in the case Of a gentleman of his acquaintance
whose name was Higginsou, and who had A
family of children, and niece and nephew or
two living at his house. One day the Listener
whose offense had nothing but youth to palliate
it, ventured in saluting this gentleman. upon
the following inquiry:
Good morning, Mr.. Higginson. How are the
little Higginsons and Higgindaughters, and the
rest Of the Higginchildren this morningy"
Mr.. Higginson sighed deeply See here. nv
boy; do you l22w that that poor, impertinent
joke has bed Ut off regularly ever since there
were any Higginsons, and that ! myself used 10
be called one of the Higginchildren as long ago
as can remember? The good die young, nv
boy, but wicked old jokes like that live forever
My grandchildren will hear it after they are
grown up, but they won't enjoy it any more
than l enjoy it0ow."
Mr.. Higglnsoh took his departure frigidly. and
the listener has never made a pun on n man s
naA, before his face, from that day to this.
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-06-12
Alas, the Poor Senatel

From the Ne,U York World (Denl.)
Ex-Secretary Chandler last night secured the
Republican caucus nomination for United States
Senator in New Hampshire. He seemed to have
things pretty much his own way. There is talk
Of organizing bolt under Marston, but the in
dications ere that Chandler will secure the prize
which he has SO long had his acquisitive eye
upon. The gradual lowering of the standard of
the United States Senate goes on now with
regularity that can only be compared to the
phases of the moon
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-06-12
Her Only Fault.

What are your faults?
File, fie, my sweet
Perfection you,
From head to feet.
Fair is your face,
But not more fair
Than is the soul
That's mlTTored thef
True are your eyes,
But not more true
Than is the heart
For which sue.
An angel-yes,
To that I'll swear
All haloed round
With golden hair.
NY world, my sun,
NY moon, my star,
NV heaven itself,
So fair and far!
But there are spots
Fen on the sum-"
You say again
When have done.
"And have faults
That mark and mar;
So now, pray,
Say what they are."
Well-if must
Yes, you have one;
Your only fault
1s-having none,
M. NJ. B.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-06-12

At Parkersburg, w. Va, the other day,
the mule showed his ability to do something
besides kick. Abe Bradford, a driver for
the Parkersburg Mill Company, lost the
power of speech eight years ago, and had
never after been able to speak above a whis-
per. On the day in question he was driving
two mules, when the animals became obdu-
rate and refused to pull the load Bradford
grew angry, his face wrinkled and twisted
in speechless rage for minute, and then, to
his establishment. he found himself giving
utterance to volley of oaths. He has since
been able to talk as well as anybody else.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-06-12
The Morning News for the Summer.


Persons leaving the city for the summer
can have the MORNING NEWS forwarded by
the earliest fast mails to any address at the
rate of pc. a week, 81 for month or 81 so
for three months, cash invariably in ad-
vance. The address may be changed as
often as desired. In directing a change care
should be taken to mention the old as well
the new address.
Those who desire to have their home paper
promptly delivered to them while away
should leave their subscriptions at the Bust
NESS OFFICE. Special attention will be given
to make this summer service satisfactory and
to forward papers by the most direct and
quickest routes.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-06-12

One Of the claims made by citizen of
tho United States against Mexico was filed
seventeen years ago, and is still unsettled.
IL is for 10000 for a slap in the mouth
given by Mexican to a Boston man. Per-
haps the government has not insisted upon
the payment Of the claim because the Bos-
ton man got what he deserved.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-06-12

Among the curious suggestions made for
the celebration OF Queen Victoria's jubilee
is the proposal TINT precisely at noon, on
June 81, private individuals shall play OH
pianos or other instruments, Good Save the
Queen" and that all the bands in Great
Britain shall publicly play the same ma
tional anthem. It is now easy to under
stand why so many people are emigrating
from Great Britain 70 America
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-06-12

President Cleveland's visit to Gov. Hill,
publican organs to grieve for at least a
month. They have been insisting for quite
while that the President and the Governor
were not on good terms with each other.
The visit explodos the story.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-06-12

Speaking of books for the seaside, the
Hotel Gazette suggests that the pocket-book
should not be forgotten The notebook is
quite as important When the pocket-book
is emptied notes serve good purpose in
quoting the opportunities of hotel keepers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-06-12
Just Commanding.

From the Cincinnati Enquirer (Dem)
The great period of college commandments
is at hand. In few days a regiment OF young
men will pour forth to conquer the world. They
Will enter upon the task with the certainty that
they know all about it, and it will take most of
them many, many years TO learn that they have
just commenced the serious portion of their
Studies
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-06-12

The immigration question will doubtless
tax the wisdom of the next Congress. There
is growing feeling that greater restric-
lions should be placed around the admission
of foreigners into this country.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-06-12
Misses Black Hose,

In Misses BLACK COTTON HOSE we are
Offering excellent values at Sc, 35c., 4Oc and
Soc. pair; all sizes.
A full line of MISSES BLACK BRILLIANT
Isle HOSE from 25c. to 81 pair.
LADIES' BLACK COTTON AND BRILLIANT
Isle THREAD HOSE, all sizes, from 25c to
81 pair.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-06-12

The day after the Vicksburg Southrcns
refused 10 march behind the negro compa-
mics at the national drill lady left a small
wagon-load Of strawberries at their camp.
Among the strawberries was a card bearing
these words: "With the regards of Savan-
nah lady, who appreciates your action in
Wednesdays parade" The same lady also
presented a wagon-load Of strawberries to
the Memphis Zouaves The Southrons are
anxious to know the lady's name
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-06-12
CURRENT COMMENT.
How It VIII Win.
From the Ne,o York Herald Qnd.)

FTON NE NelC HOr6 HerdlI IIIIu)
The Democratic party, if it buries local CON
troversies out of sight, will 90 into the fight
next year to win. And it will present rather
novelty u the voters of this country, too. for IT
will not only go in on its own merits, but will
win on its merits
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-06-12

Hon jefferson Davis has declined an invi-
tation 10 attend the Texas military encamp-
mont ON the ground that his health will not
permit him to do so. II is not thought prob
able that lie vii, live much longer.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-06-12

Gov. Beaver, of Pennsylvania, doesn't
find life as pleasant as it was few weeks
ago. Even some of the Republican news
papers OF his State intimate that he is the
tool of the corporations
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-06-12
Speak Out, Senator.


From the Washington Post DEM
Gen. Lee. Of Virginia will accompany the
Boston, where they viii be guests of the John
A. Andrew Post Of the G. A. r. What did you
say, John Sherman? We can't quite hear that
last remark of yours Speak up! Don't be
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-06-12

The Toronto Telegram claims to have dis
covered that men who wear white plug hats
never begin row. They show their wis
dom, for white plug hats would have a
rough time in a row.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-06-12

A California woman who manages two
ranches values her property at 100000
But you needn't go West, young man. She
already has a husband
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-06-12

General Master Workman Powderly's
troubles continue TO multiply. Some of his
enemies among the Knights OF Labor de-
clare that bis days as leader are numbered.
ihey accuse him Of using the order to pro
mote ms personal concerns, chief among
winch Is his desire TO be- the Labor candi-
date Tor the Presidency About the worst
-" the General Master Workman oyor
~n.sae wa Toe move into that Philadelphia
Assee' his troubles date from that time.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-06-12

A st. Louis man ate eleven restaurant
pies at one sitting and survived. He would
make a good soldier, for bullets wouldn't
hurt him.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-06-12

DR.. McGlynn seems TO be mere tool in
the hands of Henry George The latter has
again stated that the doctor has no intention
of going TO Rome. A long-suffering coun-
try would like TO have the question def
ini.ely settled, GUS way or the other.